In professional football, the best strategy to avoid fatigue is keeping the ball. Now, with clear data and evidence, coaches have a new reason to prioritize ball control in every match. A recent study published by LALIGA, in collaboration with the Football Intelligence & Performance area,...
In professional football, occupying space on the field effectively is key to achieving good results, both in attack and defense. This research, conducted on LALIGA EA Sports 2023/24 season matches, not only analyzes the use of space in terms of width and depth, but also...
In modern football, tactics and rational occupation of the field are key aspects for success. Spatial analysis, traditionally based on the Voronoi diagram, has allowed us to better understand how players control the pitch. However, the limitations of this approach, especially regarding the offside rule...
This study investigates the physical performance of teams in LaLiga EA Sports during the 23/24 season. The primary aim is to understand how teams manage their effort in different match situations: winning, drawing, or losing. Contrary to common expectations, the findings reveal that teams do...